Here’s a fun and easy Salt Painted Apple Craft tutorial that’s perfect for preschoolers! This craft is a great way to mix art with sensory play and introduce basic science concepts.
Salt Painted Apple Craft for Preschoolers – Step-by-Step Tutorial
Materials Needed:
- Cardstock or thick paper
- Pencil
- White school glue (liquid glue, not glue stick)
- Table salt
- Watercolor paints or liquid food coloring
- Paintbrush
- Small cups of water
Step-by-Step Instructions:
Step 1: Draw an Apple Outline
- Lightly draw an apple shape on the cardstock using a pencil. You can also print or trace an apple outline if preferred.
- Include a stem and a leaf if you’d like to add more details.
Step 2: Add Glue
- Trace over the pencil lines with white school glue. Make sure the glue lines are thick enough to hold the salt.
- Be sure kids squeeze the glue slowly so the lines don’t get messy.
Step 3: Sprinkle Salt
- While the glue is still wet, generously sprinkle salt over the entire glue design.
- Shake off the excess salt gently onto a tray or over the trash.
Step 4: Paint the Apple
- Dip a paintbrush into watercolor paint or diluted food coloring.
- Lightly touch the brush to the salted glue line — watch the color magically spread through the salt!
- Use red or green for the apple, brown for the stem, and green for the leaf.
Step 5: Let It Dry
- Set the artwork aside and let it dry completely (this may take a few hours).
- Avoid touching the salt while it dries so the design stays intact.
